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Oxyma Pure

≥99.0% (HPLC), for peptide synthesis, Novabiochem®

Synonym(s):

Oxyma Pure, Ethyl cyano(hydroxyimino)acetate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H6N2O3
CAS Number:
3849-21-6
Molecular Weight:
142.11
MDL number:
MFCD00002112
UNSPSC Code:
12352126
EC Index Number:
223-351-3
NACRES:
NA.22
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Product Name

Oxyma Pure, Novabiochem®

Quality Level

300

product line

Novabiochem®

Assay

≥99.0% (HPLC)

form

crystalline powder

reaction suitability

reaction type: Coupling Reactions

manufacturer/tradename

Novabiochem®

mp

130-132 °C

application(s)

peptide synthesis

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C5H6N2O3/c1-2-10-5(8)4(3-6)7-9/h9H,2H2,1H3/b7-4+

InChI key

LCFXLZAXGXOXAP-QPJJXVBHSA-N

General description

Oxyma Pure (Ethyl cyano(hydroxyimino)acetate) is a non-explosive alternative to the canonical peptide coupling additive N-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt).[1] When used in place of HOBt in carbodiimide-mediated peptide bond formation, it provides products in higher yields with less racemization. The combination of Oxyma Pure/diisopropylcarbodiimide (DIC) has proven to be particularly effective in microwave-assisted peptide synthesis.[2]
The generation of toxic hydrogen cyanide (HCN) from the reaction between Oxyma Pure and DIC has been observed.[3] Fortunately, this side reaction can be eliminated by substituting DIC for the more hindered t-butylethylcarbodiimide.[4]

Associated Protocols and Technical Articles
Guide to Selection of Coupling Reagents

Literature references:
[1] R. Subirós-Funosas, et al. (2009) Chem. Eur. J., 15, 9394
[2] J. Collins , et al. (2014) Org . Lett ., 16, 940.
[3] A. D. McFarland (2019) Org. Process Res. Dev., 23, 2099.
[4] S. R. Manne, et al (2022) Org. Process Res. Dev., 26, 2894.

Application

Further applications of Oxyma Pure:
  • Use in the synthesis of difficult peptides.[5]
  • As an acidic modifier to prevent aspartimide formation.[6]

Features and Benefits

  • Can be used in place of HOBt in carbodiimide-mediated coupling reactions without change of protocol
  • It gives results comparable to HOAt in step-wise solid-phase synthesis
  • Less epimerization than HOBt in fragment condensation reactions

Analysis Note

Color (visual): white to slight yellow to beige
Appearance of substance (visual): crystalline powder
Assay (HPLC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Identity (IR): passes test
Solubility (12,5 mmol in 25 ml DMF): clearly soluble

Legal Information

Novabiochem is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Oxyma: An Efficient Additive for Peptide Synthesis to Replace the Benzotriazole-Based HOBt and HOAt with a Lower Risk of Explosion
R. Subiros-Funosas, et al.
Chemistry?A European Journal , 15, 9394-9394 (2009)
Generation of Hydrogen Cyanide from the Reaction of Oxyma (Ethyl Cyano(hydroxyimino)acetate) and DIC (Diisopropylcarbodiimide)
A. D. McFarland
Organic Process Research & Development, 23, 2099-2099 (2019)
Use of Oxyma as pH modulatory agent to be used in the prevention of base-driven side reactions and its effect on 2-chlorotrityl chloride resin
Ramon S-F, et al.
Journal of Peptide Science, 98, 89-97 (2012)
Automatic procedures for the synthesis of difficult peptides using oxyma as activating reagent: A comparative study on the use of bases and on different deprotection and agitation conditions
A. Caporale, et al.
Peptides, 102, 38-46 (2018)
High-Efficiency Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis (HE-SPPS)
J. Collins , et al.
Organic Letters, 16, 940-940 (2014)
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